The core of the Trotter empire is firmly planted in Peckham, South London. Yes, that very same Peckham that Del Boy would proudly declare as the epicentre of the universe, or at least the centre of dodgy gents’ fragrances. But here’s the fun twist: most of the show wasn’t actually filmed there!
The famous Nelson Mandela House, where the Trotter flat resides, is a real block of flats, but it isn’t in Peckham at all. It’s located in Acton, West London, at a place called Wharf Estate. So, if you decide to go on a pilgrimage, don’t head straight to the SE15 postcode—you’ll be about twelve miles off the mark!
The Mighty Market and The Pub
Of course, no self-respecting wheeler-dealer would be caught dead without a market stall. The iconic market scenes were filmed at what is now the famous Borough Market in Central London. Can you imagine Del Boy trying to sell a briefcase full of “slightly irregular” hooky gear among the artisan cheese stalls today? Brilliant.
And where did our heroes go to drown their sorrows or celebrate a tiny victory? The Nags Head pub, their local watering hole. While there are several pubs called the Nags Head, the one used for exterior shots is actually in Bristol, not London! It’s a beautiful little reminder that TV magic often bends geography to make us smile.
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